Personal Care Assistant

Wmjobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Selly Oak Trust School in Birmingham is seeking a caring Personal Care Assistant to support pupils with physical, emotional and educational needs. You will assist with personal hygiene, intimate care, continence management, meals and hydration, while promoting dignity and independence.

Teamwork and safeguarding are essential as you work with staff to ensure the highest standard of support for pupils. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates caring approach to pupils
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with personal hygiene and intimate care
• Support continence training, eating and drinking
• Maintain accurate records and use personal care equipment
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing of pupils

Skills

Caring

Patient

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to join our team, supporting pupils with a range of physical, emotional, personal care and educational needs. The successful candidate will work closely with other professionals to assist pupils with personal hygiene, intimate care, menstruation care, continence training, eating and drinking, while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times. The role includes maintaining accurate records, cleaning and maintaining personal care equipment, and working collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the highest standard of support and build their independent living skills. A strong commitment to safeguarding, excellent teamwork and communication skills, and a compassionate approach to supporting children and young people are essential. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

Salary: £18,408 - £20,722 actual annual salary including SEN allowance

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only. Working hours are 8:50am to 3:10pm, with a 4:00pm finish on Wednesdays.

(Part time may be considered for the right candidate)

Selly Oak pay scale - Band B, Points 9 -18

This is a fixed term contract until 31st December 2027

Selly Oak Trust School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be required to provide two references. Online searches and identity verification checks will be carried out as part of the school's due diligence process for all shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including -enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. It is an offence to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a regulated position if you have been disqualified from working with children.